Reading with a chance of tacos

Amelia Mellor

On today’s show, we chat about the challenges of writing a series, how to build fantastical worlds, and the magic behind Oceanforged! We dive into the inspiration and creative journe…

How to be an author of a graphic novel

On today’s show, we chat about a manuscript that was the first ever graphic novel shortlisted for Hardie Grant’s Ambersand Prize. Plus, the spark that ignit…

Minimal words.  Maximum impact.

On Today’s show, we chat to 3 amazing authors, including the publisher of Wombat Books to discuss thier Rhiza Shorts series of Teen Fiction novellas. Each book has an …

Brains That Buzz: Publishing, Picture Books & Neurodiversity

On today’s show, we’re joined by the dynamic duo behind My Super-Charged ADHD Brain – a lively, empowering picture book that celebrates …

On today’s show, we chat about turning a brilliant idea for a story into one of this year’s must-read picture books. We chat to the inspiration behind the story. A joyful, honest chat about storytel…

Michael Gerard Bauer

On today’s show, we chat about how one of Australia’s favourite picture book authors gets his stories, how they often develop from something small – a thought in his head, o…

Poppy’s Monster

On today’s show, we chat about monsters. Those monsters our kids grapple with in their daily lives and their storybooks. Plus, we have an honest chat with our special guest about…

Is this a new publishing trend?

Complete series out in a year

On today’s show, we chat with an international award-winning author about an awesome new series of 6 books for kids, all out in the sa…

Storytelling with authenticity

On today’s show, we chat with an author about storytelling with authenticity, and the process of writing stories that help kids deal with fear, grow to be resilie…

On today’s show, we chat to a picture book author about the timeless connection between grandparents and grandchildren. As well as the process of sharing dialogue and connections with kids in our …

I can do that! I can write a book!

On today’s show, we follow an author with a “Can Do” attitude through her publishing journey. From mastering rhyme, storytelling, attending conferences, getti…

What Makes a Good Illustrator?

On today’s show, we chat illustrations with a legend of over 30 years of producing quality artwork. We look at what makes a good illustrator. Is it consistency? Is i…

An interview with Chat GPT

AI and the Future of authors

On today’s show, we chat to one of the world’s quirkiest digital assistants. We get the future straight from one of the world’s biggest A…

How Beautiful is our world?

On today’s show, we chat to one of this country’s finest picture book authors about writing humour along with serious and important stories for kids. We chat about pl…

How to create, publish, and market stories in the modern world

On today’s show, we chat about graphic novels, appreciating stories of all kinds, creativity in the modern world, publishing storie…

Dreaming up stories

On today’s show, Liv and I chat to a kids author who is making a splash in 2025. With multiple books out this year, we explore stories, storytelling and the process of making d…

Challenging traditional publishing norms

An honest look at Clutterbugs, publishing and carving out a path to creativity

On today’s show, we look for Clutterbugs, chat about children’s publis…

On today’s show, we chat with a first-time author and her experienced illustrator about the behind-the-scenes process of a brand-new picture book and its inspiring message. You’re going to love thi…

Luna's World. The Process of a Series in the Making

On today’s show, Liv and I chat to a teacher librarian who has helped transform school libraries into a hub of energy and fun and has signed a 4-…

Want the world to hear your stories?

Then turn your story into an audio book

On today’s show, we chat to an audio narrator, creator and producer of the most amazing audio books for kids.  And, …